Tags: DH Bikes
Matt Beer    Today
Chris Cocalis Chats About Pivot's Prototype DH Bike Chris Cocalis Chats About Pivot's Prototype DH Bike
The production version will be full carbon, but how good do those lugs look?
Mike Kazimer    Jun 3, 2023
Spotted: Pivot's Lugged Carbon DH Bike Prototype Spotted: Pivot's Lugged Carbon DH Bike Prototype
There's a lot going on here - two chains, lugged carbon, and what looks like a DW6 suspension design.
Nick Bentley    May 8, 2023
14 DH Bikes from National Downhill Round 2, Fort William 14 DH Bikes from National Downhill Round 2, Fort William
An early look at some World Cup racers' bikes, with some sneaky stuff for eagle eyed observers in there.
Matt Beer    Apr 19, 2023
First Look: Nukeproof Dissent Carbon Downhill Bike First Look: Nukeproof Dissent Carbon Downhill Bike
The new Dissent has all sorts of adjustments, including reach, progression, and rear wheel size.
Matt Beer    Mar 13, 2023
DH Bike Review: The Antidote Darkmatter Rides As Fast As It Looks DH Bike Review: The Antidote Darkmatter Rides As Fast As It Looks
Sharp lines and raw carbon make this bike look like it was designed by a supercar company.
Matt Beer    Mar 9, 2023
DH Bike Review: Nukeproof's Dissent 297 is a Versatile Park Shredder DH Bike Review: Nukeproof's Dissent 297 is a Versatile Park Shredder
"Nukeproof has put together a versatile downhill bike for racers and bike park shredders alike."
Matt Beer    Mar 1, 2023
DH Bike Review: Orange 279 - A Staple of British Downhill Racing DH Bike Review: Orange 279 - A Staple of British Downhill Racing
Evolved over decades of World Cup experience, the 279 is Orange's mixed-wheel racer.
Matt Beer    Feb 27, 2023
DH Bike Review: Canfield's Jedi Masters Rough Terrain DH Bike Review: Canfield's Jedi Masters Rough Terrain
Just like those Baja race trucks, the Jedi shines when hauling straight over, or through anything in its path.
Matt Beer    Jan 23, 2023
The Myotragus Dorothea is a 200mm High Pivot Bike With a Gearbox The Myotragus Dorothea is a 200mm High Pivot Bike With a Gearbox
"An idler pulley wheel, complex linkages, and gearbox are clear indicators that this isn’t your average gravity bike.
Henry Quinney    Dec 6, 2022
First Look: Commencal Release The Race Proven Supreme DH V5 First Look: Commencal Release The Race Proven Supreme DH V5
After racking up 9 World Cup wins an 28 podiums, this DH race machine is finally available to the public.
Henry Quinney    Nov 17, 2022
Transition Launch Long-Awaited Revised TR11 Downhill Bike Transition Launch Long-Awaited Revised TR11 Downhill Bike
The new alloy TR11 now rolls on mixed wheels, and is available in 4 sizes.
Nick Bentley    May 12, 2022
Bike Check: Danny Hart's High Pivot Cube Two15 Prototype Bike Check: Danny Hart's High Pivot Cube Two15 Prototype
Take a closer look at Danny's winning bike from the second round of the British national series.
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Apr 18, 2022
Bike Check: Sam Hodgson's Darkfest Dual Crown Pivot Firebird Bike Check: Sam Hodgson's Darkfest Dual Crown Pivot Firebird
For his second visit to Darkfest Sam Hodgson was riding a Pivot Firebird Enduro bike with a dual crown fork.
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Apr 16, 2022
Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Custom Darkfest Canyon Torque Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Custom Darkfest Canyon Torque
Kaos Seagrave is no stranger to Darkfest, and this year he brought a bright pink Canyon Torque. It's a singlespeed... kind of.
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Szymon Godziek's Singlespeed NS Fuzz - Darkfest 2022 Bike Check: Szymon Godziek's Singlespeed NS Fuzz - Darkfest 2022
As a seasoned Darkfest rider, Godziek is not shy when it comes to racking up big air miles.
Pinkbike Originals    Apr 13, 2022
Video: 5 Custom Freeride Bikes From Darkfest - Darkfest 2022 Video: 5 Custom Freeride Bikes From Darkfest - Darkfest 2022
Kicking things off at this year's Darkfest we dive into the specifics on 5 freeride bikes that are tuned specifically for hitting massive jumps.
Ed Spratt    Mar 25, 2022
Orange Launches Its New 279 Downhill Bike Orange Launches Its New 279 Downhill Bike
As the World Cup season kicks off in Lourdes, Orange has revealed its new mixed wheel downhill bike.
Pinkbike Originals    Mar 24, 2022
Video: Jackson Goldstone's Santa Cruz V10 - What Makes a Syndicate Bike Video: Jackson Goldstone's Santa Cruz V10 - What Makes a Syndicate Bike
Jackson Goldstone talks about his all-new Santa Cruz V10 and what it's like being on the Santa Cruz Syndicate team.
RAAW Mountain Bikes    Mar 22, 2022
RAAW Mountain Bikes Introduces The Downhill Project RAAW Mountain Bikes Introduces The Downhill Project
RAAW are going racing, and they're bringing a brand new downhill bike with them.
COMMENCAL bicycles    Mar 21, 2022
Commencal Unveils the Supreme DH V5 Commencal Unveils the Supreme DH V5
The latest iteration of the Supreme will be available to buy this year
Henry Quinney    Mar 17, 2022
Now THAT Was a Bike: Giant ATX One DH Now THAT Was a Bike: Giant ATX One DH
The ATX provided the inspiration for countless mountain bikers to give DH racing a try.
Ed Spratt    Mar 14, 2022
Spotted: A Closer Look at the New Intense Prototype DH Bike Spotted: A Closer Look at the New Intense Prototype DH Bike
A better view of the new bike the Intense Factory Team is testing for the 2022 season.
Matt Wragg    Mar 11, 2022
Bike Check: Antoine Vidal's Commencal Supreme Bike Check: Antoine Vidal's Commencal Supreme
Antoine Vidal has put together an impressive race resume, and he's just getting started.
Pinkbike Originals    Feb 17, 2022
Video: A Day With Hannah Bergemann - Pro Bike Check & Interview Video: A Day With Hannah Bergemann - Pro Bike Check & Interview
Christina Chappetta headed down to Bellingham to catch up with Hannah and get the low down on her Transition TR11.
Alicia Leggett    Feb 2, 2022
Video: Neko Mulally on Back-to-Back Testing in Frameworks Ep. 2 Video: Neko Mulally on Back-to-Back Testing in Frameworks Ep. 2
Neko Mulally sets about answering some of the questions we've all been asking ourselves about a high vs. low pivot downhill bike. This one's a fun watch.
Alicia Leggett    Jan 21, 2022
10 Bikes of Freeride Fiesta 10 Bikes of Freeride Fiesta
Some traditional downhill and freeride bikes, plus some singlespeeds and single crowns.
Matt Beer    Jan 18, 2022
Iron Horse Sunday Reborn - A Classic Downhill Bike Modified with Modern Geometry & Mullet Wheels Iron Horse Sunday Reborn - A Classic Downhill Bike Modified with Modern Geometry & Mullet Wheels
A fifteen year-old Iron Horse Sunday frame goes under the knife to bring its geometry back up today's speeds.
Alicia Leggett    Dec 8, 2021
Starling Cycles Releases the Sturn V2, a Steel, High-Pivot Singlespeed DH Bike Starling Cycles Releases the Sturn V2, a Steel, High-Pivot Singlespeed DH Bike
The Starling Sturn returns with a new swingarm, more wheel size options, and a refined Jack Drive system.
Canfield Bikes    Dec 8, 2021
Canfield Unveils Jedi 29 High Pivot DH Bike Canfield Unveils Jedi 29 High Pivot DH Bike
Canfield’s flagship high pivot DH bike receives a complete redesign and 29-inch wheels
Nick Bentley    Oct 23, 2021
Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Stacey Fisher & her Transition TR11 Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Stacey Fisher & her Transition TR11
Once the champagne had been sprayed and the trophies had been handed out we managed to catch up with the UK National Downhill Series champion for 2021 Stacey Fisher.
James Smurthwaite    Oct 8, 2021
Bike Check: Ethan Nell's Custom Rampage 27.5"/26" YT Tues Bike Check: Ethan Nell's Custom Rampage 27.5"/26" YT Tues
YT has made Ethan Nell a truly custom bike to ride at Rampage and celebrate ten years of the Tues DH bike.
Matt Beer    Sep 14, 2021
Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Trek Session - Snowshoe World Cup DH 2021 Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Trek Session - Snowshoe World Cup DH 2021
Fresh off of a World Cup win in Switzerland, Loris Vergier let us get close to his Trek Session for a better look.
Trevor Lyden    Sep 11, 2021
17 Freeride Bikes from Proving Grounds 2021 17 Freeride Bikes from Proving Grounds 2021
A closer look at some of the bikes hitting the drops and jumps at Proving Grounds.
Ed Spratt    Aug 26, 2021
Mondraker's Custom Painted 3D Anaglyphic World Champs Summums Mondraker's Custom Painted 3D Anaglyphic World Champs Summums
Laurie Greenland, Eleonora Farina and Brook MacDonald will be hitting the steep and technical course using bikes that will display altered designs when viewed through 3D glasses.
James Smurthwaite    Aug 26, 2021
The YT Mob's 4 Custom World Champs Tues Frames The YT Mob's 4 Custom World Champs Tues Frames
From Rampage to racing and even for UFC fighters, you can always rely on YT Industries for a sweet custom paint job
James Smurthwaite    Aug 17, 2021
Rossignol Recalls All Track DH Bike Due to Possible Headtube Failures Rossignol Recalls All Track DH Bike Due to Possible Headtube Failures
The welding fault, "could lead to the frame's head tube and fork unexpectedly separating from the rest of the bicycle."
Henry Quinney    Aug 6, 2021
Poll: Once and For All, How Much Should a Mountain Bike Weigh? Poll: Once and For All, How Much Should a Mountain Bike Weigh?
Should DH bikes weigh less than enduro bikes? Cast your vote to decide what actually constitutes a 'light' bike.
Alicia Leggett    Aug 2, 2021
Bike Check: Charlie Hatton's Atherton DH 29er from Hardline Bike Check: Charlie Hatton's Atherton DH 29er from Hardline
With 200mm of travel and 29" wheels front and rear, Charlie's bike is built for speed. And sending.
Seb Stott    Jul 15, 2021
First Look: 2022 Propain Rage CF Downhill Bike First Look: 2022 Propain Rage CF Downhill Bike
Now in its sixth generation, the new Rage has more travel, greater adjustability, and a lighter weight.
Seb Stott    Jul 5, 2021
First Look & Interview: Gamux CNC Gearbox Bike At Les Gets First Look & Interview: Gamux CNC Gearbox Bike At Les Gets
This thing ticks all the boxes: aluminum frame, gearbox, mixed wheels, an idler, and 197mm of travel.
Sarah Moore    Jun 30, 2021
Bike Check: Christina Chappetta's Trek Session Bike Check: Christina Chappetta's Trek Session
Pinkbike presenter Christina Chappetta has been riding the Whistler Mountain Bike Park for almost a decade now and this is the rig she'll be riding this year.
Matt Beer    Jun 10, 2021
Bike Check: Amaury Pierron's Prototype Commencal Supreme - Leogang World Cup DH 2021 Bike Check: Amaury Pierron's Prototype Commencal Supreme - Leogang World Cup DH 2021
Amaury is back in action, and he already put down the fastest time of the day during timed training.
James Smurthwaite    Jun 9, 2021
Bike Check: Chris Kovarik's Heavy Metal Intense M29 Bike Check: Chris Kovarik's Heavy Metal Intense M29
Fish and chips, Mike Levy and UFO podcasts, Chris Kovarik and Intense - some things are just meant to go together.
Ed Spratt    Jun 7, 2021
Bike Check: Danny Hart's Cube Two15 HPC Mullet Race Bike Bike Check: Danny Hart's Cube Two15 HPC Mullet Race Bike
Take a closer look at Danny Hart's Cube TWO15 HPC Mullet Race Bike from the iXS NotARace Test Cup Session.
James Smurthwaite    Jun 3, 2021
Spotted (Again): Mondraker's New Carbon Summum - NotARace IXS Test Cup Session Spotted (Again): Mondraker's New Carbon Summum - NotARace IXS Test Cup Session
Less than a year after the launch of the aluminum Summum, a carbon version appears to be on the way.
Matt Wragg    Jun 2, 2021
Bike Check: Loic Bruni's 'Not Quite Standard' Specialized Demo Bike Check: Loic Bruni's 'Not Quite Standard' Specialized Demo
Claimed to be one of the quietest bikes on the mountain, Bruni's Demo sports custom sizing and suspension.
James Smurthwaite    May 28, 2021
Loic Bruni Unlikely to Race With an Idler-Equipped Demo in Leogang Loic Bruni Unlikely to Race With an Idler-Equipped Demo in Leogang
Despite the forum hype, it sounds like Bruni won't be on a new suspension configuration... yet.
Alicia Leggett    May 21, 2021
Spotted (Again): Prototype High Pivot Cannondale at Darkfest Spotted (Again): Prototype High Pivot Cannondale at Darkfest
We can add this one to the list of versatile single- or dual-crown long travel bikes.
James Smurthwaite    Apr 26, 2021
Greg Minnaar vs Luca Shaw vs Steve Peat: 3 Santa Cruz V10s Head to Head Greg Minnaar vs Luca Shaw vs Steve Peat: 3 Santa Cruz V10s Head to Head
With no racing scheduled for the near future, the Syndicate are launching their new colors and bikes virtually instead.
mack faint    Apr 16, 2021
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Trek Session Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Trek Session
A closer look at Charlie Harrison's new Trek Session, which has a few interesting un-released parts on it.
Daniel Sapp    Mar 11, 2021
Spotted: A RockShox Blackbox Shock on Trek's High Pivot DH Bike Spotted: A RockShox Blackbox Shock on Trek's High Pivot DH Bike
A few more details have emerged about the new bike, including a shock we haven't seen before.
Daniel Sapp    Mar 10, 2021
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade High Pivot DH Bike has 510mm Chainstays Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade High Pivot DH Bike has 510mm Chainstays
One-off hardware and long chainstays, the third iteration of Isak's DH bike really likes to go fast.
Ed Spratt    Feb 27, 2021
Round Up: Custom Setup Tricks from World Cup & EWS Races Round Up: Custom Setup Tricks from World Cup & EWS Races
It's the little things that set one rider's bike apart from another.
Dan Roberts    Feb 19, 2021
Review: 2021 Commencal Supreme DH 29/27 - DH Bike Week Review: 2021 Commencal Supreme DH 29/27 - DH Bike Week
Commencal have created a winning package that's ideal for privateers looking for a race bike that won't hold them back.
Dan Roberts    Feb 17, 2021
Review: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR - DH Bike Week Review: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR - DH Bike Week
The Sender is a purebred race machine, with an impressive level of adjustability.
Dan Roberts    Feb 16, 2021
Review: 2021 Cube TWO15 HPC SLT - DH Bike Week Review: 2021 Cube TWO15 HPC SLT - DH Bike Week
There's no shortage of speed, but the TWO15 can be a demanding ride if you're not paying attention.
Ed Spratt    Feb 16, 2021
Nerding Out: The Most Successful Downhill Bikes from 2000 to 2020 - DH Bike Week Nerding Out: The Most Successful Downhill Bikes from 2000 to 2020 - DH Bike Week
We tally the World Cup and World Champs victories of downhill frames in the past two decades.
Henry Quinney    Feb 15, 2021
Now THAT Was a Bike: 2004 Lahar M8 - DH Bike Week Now THAT Was a Bike: 2004 Lahar M8 - DH Bike Week
The Lahar M8 still looks like it's from the future more than fifteen years after its debut.
James Smurthwaite    Feb 10, 2021
Spotted: Danny Hart is Testing a Mullet Set Up on his Cube Downhill Bike Spotted: Danny Hart is Testing a Mullet Set Up on his Cube Downhill Bike
Off-season testing is in full swing, and it looks like Danny Hart is back on a mullet setup.
Yegor    Jan 7, 2021
Home of the Monster T - Inside the Eastern European Vintage Freeride Scene Home of the Monster T - Inside the Eastern European Vintage Freeride Scene
An amazing, bewildering, look into the Streetetz Clan's old-school freeride culture.
Ed Spratt    Dec 19, 2020
Round Up: 30 DH World Cup Cockpit Setups Past & Present Round Up: 30 DH World Cup Cockpit Setups Past & Present
Ready for some armchair judging? Here are 30 chances to disagree with what the pros run.
YT Industries    Dec 18, 2020
Video: YT Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Tues Video: YT Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Tues
YT look back at the creation and development of their Tues downhill bike.
   Dec 15, 2020
Propain Unveils 2 Unused Custom World Cup Bikes for George Brannigan Propain Unveils 2 Unused Custom World Cup Bikes for George Brannigan
The two custom bikes for Branngian that never got to put rubber to dirt at a World Cup.
Mike Kazimer    Oct 30, 2020
Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger: The World's Finest DH Bike Challenge - Pinkbike Poll Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger: The World's Finest DH Bike Challenge - Pinkbike Poll
It's Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger in the quest to create the world's finest downhill bike - vote now to decide who wins a one-of-a-kind prize.
Propain Factory Racing    Oct 27, 2020
Propain is Testing a Prototype DH Bike Propain is Testing a Prototype DH Bike
Propain have given a sneak peek at what could be their new DH bike.
James Smurthwaite    Oct 16, 2020
Bike Check: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo Bike Check: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
The Specialized Gravity team keep their set up details pretty close to their chest, but here's what we were able to get them to reveal about Bruni's bike.
Nathan Hughes    Oct 5, 2020
Bike Checks: Vali Höll's YT Fleet Bike Checks: Vali Höll's YT Fleet
A bunch of carbon and not a lot of cables among Höll's quiver of SRAM-equipped YT bikes.
   Oct 5, 2020
Cube Announces Two15 Series Cube Announces Two15 Series
Cube presents two fully redesigned Two15 series for the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill Worlds.
Dan Roberts    Oct 5, 2020
First Look: Cube's New TWO15 DH Bikes First Look: Cube's New TWO15 DH Bikes
There are now two versions of the TWO15 - one aimed at racers, and the other at park riders.
Matthew DeLorme    Oct 5, 2020
7 Downhill Bikes From Crankworx Innsbruck 2020 7 Downhill Bikes From Crankworx Innsbruck 2020
Ok, there's one enduro bike in the mix, but all the rest are purebred DH machines.
Mike Levy    Sep 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike? The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike?
If any downhill bike on the market can make you feel like a World Cup pro, how come we're wondering why you'd buy one?
John O'Brien    Sep 22, 2020
11 Retro Downhill Bikes From the South Australian State Downhill Championships 11 Retro Downhill Bikes From the South Australian State Downhill Championships
GT Dhi, Orange 222, Santa Cruz Bullit, remember any of these retro bikes?
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Sep 17, 2020
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Custom F**k Corona Scott Gambler Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Custom F**k Corona Scott Gambler
"One careful owner, only used once". This bike could be yours as Brendog will be raffling it for charity.
James Smurthwaite    Sep 11, 2020
Bike vs Bike: Connor Fearon's 2007 Kona Stab Deluxe vs 2020 Operator Bike vs Bike: Connor Fearon's 2007 Kona Stab Deluxe vs 2020 Operator
Connor Fearon's quarantine project was bringing an old DH bike back to life and then racing it.
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Sep 10, 2020
Bike Check: Ike Klaassen's Santa Cruz V10 CC - Audi Nines 2020 Bike Check: Ike Klaassen's Santa Cruz V10 CC - Audi Nines 2020
Hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa, the home of Darkfest and the renowned Hellsend compound, Ike was destined to be stylish on two wheels.
Ed Spratt    Aug 25, 2020
Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Santa Cruz V10 MX Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Santa Cruz V10 MX
Loris Vergier hopped aboard the mixed-wheel size train for the French National Championships.
Ed Spratt    Aug 24, 2020
Bike Check: Myriam Nicole's Commencal Supreme Mullet Bike Check: Myriam Nicole's Commencal Supreme Mullet
Myriam's decision to go the mixed-wheel route paid off at French National Championships.
Ed Spratt    Aug 24, 2020
Bike Check: Benoit Coulanges' Commencal Supreme Bike Check: Benoit Coulanges' Commencal Supreme
Benoit is on a tear this year, coming out on top against a stacked field of fast French riders.
James Smurthwaite    Aug 21, 2020
The Best Tech from Mont Sainte Anne DH World Cups The Best Tech from Mont Sainte Anne DH World Cups
Over a decade's worth of tech highlights from the MSA pits.
James Smurthwaite    Aug 13, 2020
The Best Tech From Lenzerheide DH World Cups The Best Tech From Lenzerheide DH World Cups
A look back at the tech highlights from previous Lenzerheide DH World Cups.
Dan Roberts    Aug 11, 2020
First Ride: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR First Ride: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR
The new Sender has arrived, with an updated frame and more wheel size options.
Matt Wragg    Aug 8, 2020
Bike Check: JP Bruni's Specialized Demo - DH Masters World Champion Bike Check: JP Bruni's Specialized Demo - DH Masters World Champion
JP Bruni holds more DH titles than his son with 9 Masters Worlds titles and 12 national masters titles.
Pinkbike Originals    Jul 28, 2020
Video: What Bikes Do DH Racers Ride For An Enduro Race? - Crankworx Summer Series Video: What Bikes Do DH Racers Ride For An Enduro Race? - Crankworx Summer Series
Christina asked some of B.C.'s best downhill riders how they are setting their bikes up to race enduro in the first event of the Clif Crankworx Summer Series.
Sarah Moore    Jul 9, 2020
Santa Cruz Bicycles Releases Mixed Wheel V10 Santa Cruz Bicycles Releases Mixed Wheel V10
Santa Cruz now offers medium and large riders a mixed wheel version of the V10.
Ralf Hauser    Jul 7, 2020
Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann's Santa Cruz V10 - iXS Cup Test Session Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann's Santa Cruz V10 - iXS Cup Test Session
Nina returns from injury as the owner and rider of her own team. Here's what she will be running in 2020.
Ralf Hauser    Jul 6, 2020
Bike Check: David Trummer's YT Tues - iXS Cup Test Session Bike Check: David Trummer's YT Tues - iXS Cup Test Session
A look round David Trummer's aluminium-as-possible YT Tues including some prototype wheels as he makes his debut for the Mob.
Ralf Hauser    Jul 6, 2020
Bike Check: Wyn Masters' GT Fury Team - iXS Cup Test Session Bike Check: Wyn Masters' GT Fury Team - iXS Cup Test Session
Spending most of his riding time on his enduro race bike, a big objective of Wyn Masters' setup choices was to create a similar feeling between his different bikes.
Ralf Hauser    Jul 3, 2020
Bike Check: Andi Kolb's Gamux DH Prototype Bike Check: Andi Kolb's Gamux DH Prototype
Gamux are finalizing the details of their made-in-Europe DH bike.
Ralf Hauser    Jul 3, 2020
19 Downhill Bikes From NotARace - iXS Cup Test Session 19 Downhill Bikes From NotARace - iXS Cup Test Session
It's not a race, but it sure is good to see downhill bikes out in the wild again.
James Smurthwaite    Jun 26, 2020
The Evolution of the Commencal Supreme The Evolution of the Commencal Supreme
Trace the history of the Commencal Supreme from past to present.
Pinkbike Originals    Jun 10, 2020
Video: Bike Check - Christina Chappetta's Trek Session Video: Bike Check - Christina Chappetta's Trek Session
We took a look at Pinkbike presenter Christina Chappetta's Trek Slash earlier this spring, and now we're taking a look at her downhill rig.
Daniel Sapp    Jun 7, 2020
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29: Downhill Southeast - Windrock 2020 Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29: Downhill Southeast - Windrock 2020
Neko's M29 is kitted out with fresh Fox suspension, TRP's new brakes, and drivetrain silencers.
James Smurthwaite    Jun 4, 2020
Throwback: The Best Tech From the Fort William DH World Cups Throwback: The Best Tech From the Fort William DH World Cups
Here's a look back on some of the best tech we've seen during our visits to Fort William.
James Smurthwaite    May 8, 2020
The Best Tech From the Losinj DH World Cup The Best Tech From the Losinj DH World Cup
Travel back to 2018, the one and only time the DH World Cup circus arrived in Losinj.
James Smurthwaite    May 2, 2020
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade Steel Downhill Bike Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade Steel Downhill Bike
The Norwegian rider returns with a hand-built bike with geometry numbers based on Sam Hill's golden era.
Ross Bell    Mar 31, 2020
Bike Check: Greg Williamson's Commencal Supreme Bike Check: Greg Williamson's Commencal Supreme
A new Commencal frame with some shiny, prototype Fox bits for Greg Williamson.
Aidan Oliver    Mar 7, 2020
Bike Check: Sam Blenkinsop's Norco Aurum HSP 29" - Crankworx Rotorua 2020 Bike Check: Sam Blenkinsop's Norco Aurum HSP 29" - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
Check out Sam Blenkinsop's new and very sparkly Norco Aurum HSP 29 before the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill.
Canfield Bikes    Mar 3, 2020
Canfield Bikes Rolls Out ONE.2 29er Downhill Bike Canfield Bikes Rolls Out ONE.2 29er Downhill Bike
Canfield's ONE.2 boasts eight inches of travel front and rear and is designed to accept both 29 and 27.5-inch wheels.
   Feb 20, 2020
Format Bikes Announce Redesigned 'Format 4112' Downhill Bike Format Bikes Announce Redesigned 'Format 4112' Downhill Bike
Format bikes reveal details for their completely redesigned 'Format 4112' downhill bike.
James Smurthwaite    Feb 10, 2020
4 Bike Checks from DarkFest 2020 4 Bike Checks from DarkFest 2020
It takes some pretty special riders to hit the huge jumps at Darkfest, but it takes some pretty special bikes too. Here are four of our favourites from some Fest first timers to one of the founders of the whole series
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Feb 6, 2020
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Scott Gambler - Darkfest 2020 Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Scott Gambler - Darkfest 2020
Here's how Fairclough changes his bike between racing World Cup DH and a weekend of massive jumps.
Mike Levy    Feb 2, 2020
Video: Here's How to Make Your Own Carbon DH Bike Video: Here's How to Make Your Own Carbon DH Bike
A step-by-step guide for the DIY'er who loves carbon fiber.
Halo Wheels    Dec 13, 2019
Now Closed: Halo Wheels & YT Industries Announce Custom Jordie Lunn Bike Raffle in His Memory Now Closed: Halo Wheels & YT Industries Announce Custom Jordie Lunn Bike Raffle in His Memory
All proceeds of this raffle will go towards charitable causes that Jordie Lunn believed in so that his memory will live on.
James Smurthwaite    Jan 23, 2020
Prime Bicycles Launches with 29" Downhill Bike Tease Prime Bicycles Launches with 29" Downhill Bike Tease
It's not often a brand comes along and their first bike is a carbon downhill bike but it's certainly a way to grab our attention.
Mike Kazimer    Dec 11, 2019
Review: Scott Gambler 900 Tuned - A Sub-35 Pound Downhill Bike Review: Scott Gambler 900 Tuned - A Sub-35 Pound Downhill Bike
The new Gambler is a whole different beast than its predecessor. We put it to the test.
James Smurthwaite    Nov 25, 2019
Quiver: The Many Bikes of Bernard Kerr Quiver: The Many Bikes of Bernard Kerr
Take a look at the fleet of training tools that Bernard Kerr uses to get ready for the World Cup DH season and Hardline.
Sarah Moore    Oct 24, 2019
21 Downhill Bikes of Red Bull Rampage 2019 - Vote For Your Favourite 21 Downhill Bikes of Red Bull Rampage 2019 - Vote For Your Favourite
Take a run through the custom goodness from the 21 competitors and then vote for your favorite.
Ed Spratt    Oct 18, 2019
Insync Racing to Develop Prototype DH  Race Bike for 2020 Insync Racing to Develop Prototype DH Race Bike for 2020
Veronika Widmann and the Insync Team to swap their YT Tues bikes for a totally new frame in 2020.
Mike Kazimer    Oct 17, 2019
First Look: The 2020 Commencal Furious is Bike Park & Freeride Friendly First Look: The 2020 Commencal Furious is Bike Park & Freeride Friendly
The Furious has been updated with a longer reach, shorter chainstays, and a stiffer frame.
Samantha Saskia Dugon    Sep 14, 2019
Bike Check: Jackson Goldstone's Trek Session 9.9 - Nines 2019 Bike Check: Jackson Goldstone's Trek Session 9.9 - Nines 2019
With a new frame just in time for the Audi Nines event, Jackson talks us through his dream bike.
Andy Vathis    Sep 14, 2019
27 Downhill Bikes From US Open 2019 27 Downhill Bikes From US Open 2019
With some of the world's best in attendance, there are plenty of interesting bikes rolling around the pits.
Tristan Tinn    Sep 13, 2019
12 Downhill Bikes From Hardline 2019 12 Downhill Bikes From Hardline 2019
It's on. Hardline is kicking off with a bang in the sun soaked Welsh Valleys. Here are twelve of the bikes taking a beating.
Pivot Cycles    Sep 4, 2019
Video: Pivot Cycles Announces New Phoenix 29, then Bernard Kerr, Matt Walker, & Eddie Masters Send It Video: Pivot Cycles Announces New Phoenix 29, then Bernard Kerr, Matt Walker, & Eddie Masters Send It
Pivot says that the lower, more compact 190mm travel design of the dw-link on the new Pivot 29 increases overall stiffness and lowers the center of gravity.
Daniel Sapp    Sep 1, 2019
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29 - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019 Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29 - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Neko Mulally's lumberjack themed Intense M29 is one of a kind and he's raffling it off to get more kids on bikes after this weekend's race.
Mike Kazimer    Aug 31, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: Vote For Your Favorite Custom World Champs Downhill Bike Pinkbike Poll: Vote For Your Favorite Custom World Champs Downhill Bike
Do your prefer sparkles over stripes? Wild over mild? Choose you favorite DH rig out of this mega batch of custom World Champs bikes.
Daniel Sapp    Aug 30, 2019
Bike Check: Marine Cabirou's Game of Thrones Scott Gambler - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019 Bike Check: Marine Cabirou's Game of Thrones Scott Gambler - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Marine Cabirou seems to have adjusted well to a new bike and a new team this season. Going into World Champs after winning the last two World Cups, her Scott Gambler is dialed and poised for a podium finish.
Richard Cunningham    Aug 11, 2019
Spotted: New Mondraker DH Bike Spotted: New Mondraker DH Bike
Seen at Lenzerheide, this one has 29-inch wheels, an aluminum chassis and dual-link rear suspension - but no chain idler...
Richard Cunningham    Aug 8, 2019
2 Affordable Alloy Versions of Scott's New Gambler DH Bike Coming This Fall 2 Affordable Alloy Versions of Scott's New Gambler DH Bike Coming This Fall
Get the speed, adjustability and dual-wheel-size capability of its new race proven Gambler Tuned in a full aluminum or a carbon front triangle option
Rick Schubert Schubert    Aug 4, 2019
29 Bikes for Future World Cup Shredders - Rookies Championships 2019 29 Bikes for Future World Cup Shredders - Rookies Championships 2019
We caught up with some of the quickest youngsters from the iXS Rookies World Champs.
Mike Levy    Aug 1, 2019
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Session 29er - Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019 Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Session 29er - Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019
Big wheels, stiff suspension, and a whole lotta green and sparkles for the American racer.
Ross Bell    Jul 31, 2019
Tech Randoms: Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019 Tech Randoms: Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019
Teams were busy getting bikes ready for the steep and potentially wet track that awaits racers in Val di Sole.
Mike Kazimer    Jul 31, 2019
Review: 2019 Kona Operator CR - An Adaptable & Sturdy DH Machine Review: 2019 Kona Operator CR - An Adaptable & Sturdy DH Machine
We put the big-wheeled version of Kona's latest Operator DH bike to the test.
Transition Bikes    Jul 30, 2019
Video: Transition Announces All New TR11 Downhill Bike Video: Transition Announces All New TR11 Downhill Bike
The new Transition TR11 is longer, uses a different shock length, has a straight 56mm headtube, and more.
Eric Palmer    Jul 20, 2019
18 DH Bikes from Loosefest XL 18 DH Bikes from Loosefest XL
Big bikes with small wheels, semi-slick tires, and single-speed drivetrains for the biggest jumps in the world.
Mike Kazimer    Jul 12, 2019
DH Bike Tech: Super-Sized Brake Rotors DH Bike Tech: Super-Sized Brake Rotors
200, 220, 246mm... Just how big can brake rotors get?
Mike Kazimer    Jul 11, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Scott Gambler DH Bike is Light & Ultra-Adjustable First Ride: The 2020 Scott Gambler DH Bike is Light & Ultra-Adjustable
Scott didn't hold back in their quest to create one of the lightest DH race bikes on the market.
Mike Kazimer    Jul 9, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Demo 29 - Specialized's New Aluminum DH Race Machine First Ride: The 2020 Demo 29 - Specialized's New Aluminum DH Race Machine
You've seen the prototypes, now it's time to check out the production version of the new Demo.
Mike Levy    Jul 4, 2019
Giant's Prototype 29er Downhill Bike - Vallnord World Cup DH 2019 Giant's Prototype 29er Downhill Bike - Vallnord World Cup DH 2019
It had to happen sooner or later. Giant's prototype 29" wheeled Glory makes an appearance at this weekend's World Cup.
James Smurthwaite    Jun 16, 2019
Brook Macdonald vs Laurie Greenland: 2 Mondraker Summums Head to Head Brook Macdonald vs Laurie Greenland: 2 Mondraker Summums Head to Head
We compare cockpits, suspension tunes and frame choices between two athletes who's riding styles are as different as their physical proportions
Vitus Bikes    Jun 8, 2019
Vitus Announces 2019 Dominer DH Bike Vitus Announces 2019 Dominer DH Bike
The Vitus Dominer adds more travel and a downhill specific tubeset to their Sommet platform.
Ross Bell    May 20, 2019
8 World Cup DH Racers' Cockpit Setups - British National Series Round 2 8 World Cup DH Racers' Cockpit Setups - British National Series Round 2
Armed with the most accurate tape measure in the Scottish Highlands we went and scoured the Fort William pits to check out 8 racers' cockpit setups.

 
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